The Middle Ages in Modern Entertainment

Contribute your own review of a medieval movie.See submissions

These films were selected by your Guide for their rare ability to blend effective drama with a realistic sense of medieval times. Some are more accurate than others, but watching any one will take you on an eye-opening journey to the Middle Ages.

Even the most serious medieval scholar can make fun of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. For an enjoyable trip into the pseudo-past, try some of these films. They're not all particularly "realistic," but whether they're romantic and touching or downright hilarious, they can be an awful lot of fun.

Historical films and novels can draw you into the past with exciting stories, dramatic events, and vivid characters.

Academy Award®-winning and nominated films set in or near the Middle Ages.

Tey's modern detective novel investigates the mystery of the princes in the tower. A review by your Guide.

Your Guide's review of Michael Crichton's medieval science fiction novel.

Your Guide's take on Ridley Scott's Crusades epic.

Review of the film by your Guide.

Is Luc Besson's film about Joan of Arc at all grounded in fact? Read your Guide's review.

Compiled by J. S. Arkenberg, this fairly comprehensive list is divided by time period. Its largest section is on medieval Europe.

From Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook, an extensive list of films with medieval themes and settings.

Contribute your own review of a medieval historical novel.See submissions

A review of Michael Crichton's medieval time travel adventure by your Guide.

A review of Ken Follet's medieval epic novel.